Another total rookie question

Sandals 123 · 03-17-2019, 06:53 AM

As we finally work up the courage to take our 29RKS out another question came up.

We live on the west coast of Canada, Vancouver Island and during what I would consider "shoulder season" early spring and later Fall the overnight temperature can dip down to - 1 to - 3. If we are actively using the RV should I be concerned about anything freezing even though daytime temperatures will be in the 10 to 15 range?

Thanks
Alan

66joej · 03-17-2019, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandals 123

As we finally work up the courage to take our 29RKS out another question came up.

We live on the west coast of Canada, Vancouver Island and during what I would consider "shoulder season" early spring and later Fall the overnight temperature can dip down to - 1 to - 3. If we are actively using the RV should I be concerned about anything freezing even though daytime temperatures will be in the 10 to 15 range?

Thanks
Alan

Talking Celsius? Just run your furnace at night and you should be OK. The enclosed underbelly has a heat duct to keep tanks/valves from freezing. You may have to disconnect your fresh water hose if it gets down much below freezing.

Sandals 123 · 03-17-2019, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 66joej

Talking Celsius? Just run your furnace at night and you should be OK. The enclosed underbelly has a heat duct to keep tanks/valves from freezing. You may have to disconnect your fresh water hose if it gets down much below freezing.

Yes, talking Celsius, sorry for not clarifying that. Thanks for the reply, I forgot that the dealer told me about the heated underbelly. These new RVs are so sophisticated compared to my old VW Westfalia... Lol.

So, just to be clear, I have run out of excuses for not taking our maiden voyage?

nellie1289 · 03-17-2019, 07:45 AM

You can also get a heated water hose off amazon if you desire

nellie1289 · 03-17-2019, 08:46 AM

I camped in my driveway before I went anywhere to make sure I was ready. Not kidding. Ha

Sandals 123 · 03-17-2019, 09:27 AM

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I camped in my driveway before I went anywhere to make sure I was ready. Not kidding. Ha

That is probably a great idea! So far, we have enjoyed the "idea" of being 5th owners, now it's time to actually get her out on the road... and slight panic and elevated heart rate is kicking in...

ADQ K9 · 03-17-2019, 09:48 AM

Baby Steps Practice, it will be second nature in no time. We do the same up here (push the seasons) and have not had a problem in those temps converted to F. Our deciding factor on when to hang it up is when it gets too slick to move in and out of storage.

Sandals 123 · 03-17-2019, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ADQ K9

Baby Steps Practice, it will be second nature in no time. We do the same up here (push the seasons) and have not had a problem in those temps converted to F. Our deciding factor on when to hang it up is when it gets too slick to move in and out of storage.

I have heard that it becomes second nature but where I am standing, it seems daunting. My dealer, Greg's RV in Duncan, BC, have been very helpful and accommodating which makes the process seem more manageable. In fact, when we bought the unit in November, they had us spend a night in their lot... Lol. We didn't want to cook in the new rig so we ordered in pizza and I had to go to the locked gate for the delivery. We even bought our fireplace and the dogs...

66joej · 03-17-2019, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandals 123

I have heard that it becomes second nature but where I am standing, it seems daunting. My dealer, Greg's RV in Duncan, BC, have been very helpful and accommodating which makes the process seem more manageable. In fact, when we bought the unit in November, they had us spend a night in their lot... Lol. We didn't want to cook in the new rig so we ordered in pizza and I had to go to the locked gate for the delivery. We even bought our fireplace and the dogs...

Looks like you're already camping. Enjoy!

E Rod · 03-22-2019, 04:48 AM

You'll be ok. Don't allow fear to take away your joy. I pull a 40 5er. Little tense at times but i conquer that with the joy of reminding myself, I'm in no hurry to get to my destination. Make the best of the situation when it arises. Take your time, drive safe.

Sandals 123 · 03-22-2019, 05:30 AM

My dealership (Greg's RV) is so awesome that we have booked a second walk through with them so that we can refresh ourselves with our new unit. We bought it a couple of months ago but they agreed to store it on their lot until it was time to take it out!

Laredo Tugger · 03-22-2019, 06:30 AM

What??
That's great service. Sounds like a dealership that understands customer service. You might consider a couple of gift cards from a local sandwich shop/restaurant (Subway comes to mind) for the service tech that assist you and his manager. If you call with questions or take the trailer in for service they will remember you,in a good way.
RMc

cookinwitdiesel · 03-21-2019, 08:34 AM

I head out on my first trip (6 months after bringing the trailer home) tomorrow night. I spent yesterday making a 2 page checklist of stuff to pack and things to check. It has been a good process.

And I am massively over packing on tools and such just in case

MarkEHansen · 03-21-2019, 08:53 AM

For those that like to use check lists, check lists are great! Those that don't just won't get it. That's okay.

I'm a pilot and check list use comes second nature to me. I create my own, based on experience and they really help me to not worry about missing something.

**sourdough** · 03-21-2019, 09:14 AM

I make individualized checklists for every trip we take. I keep a folder called trip info then another labeled "current" trip. I place the primary checklist in the current trip folder about 3 weeks prior to leaving and visit it every day or so and start loading up the trailer. The list is segregated into truck items, food items, clothes etc. I always have my fishing gear on the list but some trips I don't take it. I have a separate list for all the reservations I've made, printed confirmations, directions, phone numbers etc. I have yet another list with all my various memberships; different insurance policies/policy numbers/contact info; Good Sam, Passport America, etc. We then have a little packet of all the associated cards that go with all those memberships.

I am comfortable with lists and have always used them. DW does not make them but insists I do in the event anything ever happened to me she would have some idea of what to do, take etc.

Logan X · 03-21-2019, 10:16 AM

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I am comfortable with lists and have always used them. DW does not make them but insists I do in the event anything ever happened to me she would have some idea of what to do, take etc.

I hadn’t considered the benefit of having a checklist and all of the important info handy for my wife to use if I became incapacitated. This is a good idea.

AbHDToyHauler · 03-21-2019, 10:36 AM

We took ours 5 miles South of city to where some friends full time in the summer and rented a site across from them for 3 days so we could test everything and listen to their advice on what everthing did and didn't do. We had an enjoyable weekend away and were still close enough to go get things we forgot (didn't need to) and tools (didn't need any) and booze. Took plenty. HAHAHA Then the next trip was a few hours from home and then were ready for wherever . Has been great fun. Enjoy your first road trip.

Peacemkr53 · 03-21-2019, 12:15 PM

Bought the Cougar 315RLS in November. Sat on dealership lot until mid Feb. Mom working in TN, I had to have surgery.... so maiden voyage was from Indy to Newport TN. Leaking sink in Kitchen and Vac breaker on black tank flush REALLY gave us excess water. Such is the shake down voyage. I was able to fix after consulting my dealership. Figured temps would not be a big issue. Mother Nature had other ideas. Buy a heated hose. And check to be sure you can plug it into the rig. Heated underbelly worked so we never had a freeze. But the supply hose froze at 28 degrees F. Hook'em up and GO!!!!

crk112 · 03-21-2019, 12:31 PM

Another pilot here, and I wouldn't dream of hauling the TT without consulting my checklist

(three in my case!)

I'm a spreadsheets and checklists sort of person by nature, but not everybody is. I find that if I follow a checklist I'm much more likely to be consistent and much less likely to forget something that I really shouldn't forget. Less stress on that front makes for a happier tow experience.

What wound up working best for me is the Notes app on my iPhone/iPad... you can actually insert checkboxes into the note which you can tick off as you go. My Notes are synced through iCloud so I can make changes or mark items off my checklist from either device.

Laredo Tugger · 03-21-2019, 02:31 PM

OK
First time posting a picture.
If it comes through, it is the inside of my pass through compartment door (passenger side) after it is lifted and held open by the magnets. I used a label maker and broke down the inventory into things that get loaded mostly together. Some items never leave the trailer,but a majority does.
I got tired of getting into a fight with the DW after arriving at a campsite and she ask where are my beach chairs,small ice chest,umbrella ect...and they didn't get loaded.
I did realize after it was completed that I forgot the two most important things,beer and my golf clubs.

RMc

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